Crime
2 dead, 3 injured after shooting in downtown Minneapolis, victims identified
Two juvenile females and one adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting incident that left two people dead and three others injured. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning in the area of 5th Street and Hennepin Avenue.
Officers responding to a reported fight heard gunshots and rushed to the scene. They found five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided medical assistance.
All five victims were transported to local hospitals, where two adult males succumbed to their injuries.
The two victims who were killed have been identified as Benjamin Haggray and Marcel Woodberry.
Two juvenile females and one adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
One suspect has been arrested, and investigators are continuing to gather information about the incident and his involvement.
Officers secured the scene and recovered a firearm. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the names of the deceased victims along with the cause and manner of death.
“MPD investigators are committed to bringing those responsible for this tragic incident to justice,” said Chief O’Hara. “We will continue our late-night safety plan and work with our law enforcement and community partners to enhance safety for all.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All tips are anonymous, and individuals providing information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.